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Drinking bout scene, 1778 (oil on slate)
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Drinking bout scene, 1778 (oil on slate)
PCT164404 Drinking bout scene, 1778 (oil on slate) by Gamelin, Jacques (1738-1803); 39.5x52 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Carcassonne, France; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22930634
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Alcoholic Alcoholism Binge Coarse Crude Drunk Drunkard Excess Genre Painting Happiness Happy Inebriated Singing Vulgar
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This print captures a lively and boisterous drinking bout scene from 1778, painted by the talented artist Jacques Gamelin. The oil on slate artwork measures 39.5x52 cm and is currently housed in the Musee des Beaux-Arts in Carcassonne, France. In this genre painting, Gamelin skillfully portrays a moment of daily life that is both vulgar and crude yet undeniably happy. The subjects depicted are thoroughly engrossed in their indulgence of wine, displaying an excessiveness that borders on alcoholism. Despite its vulgarity, there is an undeniable sense of coarse happiness emanating from the scene. The composition showcases a group of men gathered together for what appears to be a family affair. They sing with abandon, their voices blending harmoniously amidst laughter and merriment. The atmosphere is one of uninhibited joy as they revel in their intoxicated state. Gamelin's masterful brushstrokes bring out the details of each character's expression and posture, effectively conveying their level of intoxication. This painting serves as a reminder that excessive drinking was not uncommon during this era. As we observe this snapshot into history through Patrice Cartier's lens, we are transported back to a time when scenes like these were part of everyday life – moments filled with camaraderie and unapologetic indulgence in alcohol-fueled festivities.
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